Arthur L. Padrutt
American politician
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Arthur Leonard Padrutt (September 26, 1917 – April 4, 1992) was a politician in Wisconsin.
Arthur L. Padrutt | |
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| Member of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin | |
| In office April 13, 1956 – March 1, 1975 | |
| Governor | |
| Preceded by | James R. Durfee |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Holden |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – April 13, 1956 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Hipke |
| Succeeded by | Davis A. Donnelly |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from Chippewa County | |
| In office January 1941 – January 1947 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Hipke |
| Succeeded by | Sylvia H. Raihle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Leonard Padrutt September 26, 1917 Huron, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1992 (aged 74) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Spouse | Lorraine Hickox |
| Education | |
Biography
Padrutt was born on September 26, 1917, in Huron, South Dakota.[1] He later moved to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Career
Padrutt was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1943 to 1944. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1948[2] and was re-elected in 1952. In 1953, he was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 9th congressional district in a special election following the death of Merlin Hull. He lost to Lester Johnson.[3] Additionally, Padrutt was a public service commissioner. He was a Republican. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.[4]
